How To Make Chinese Chicken And Broccoli In 20 Minutes Recipe
Learn how to make Chinese chicken and broccoli in just 20 minutes! This quick and easy stir-fry recipe features tender chicken breast and crisp broccoli, tossed in a savory garlic soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's better than takeout and loaded with flavor. Keyword-rich and great for healthy dinner planning!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
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3 cups broccoli florets
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 tsp sesame oil
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Optional: sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
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In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and chicken broth. Set aside.
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Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed, then sauté garlic until fragrant.
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Add broccoli and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
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Return chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir everything together.
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Cook for 2-3 more minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish as desired. Serve hot with rice.
Notes
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To save time, prep ingredients in advance.
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You can substitute chicken with tofu or beef.
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For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg